Las Animas High School - Trojan Yearbook (Las Animas, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1967 volume:

’67 TROJAN CONTENTS OPENING Life—a span of time, of which the first half is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children. ACADEMICS The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. FEATURES The actions of men are like the index of a book; they point out what is most remarkable in them. SPORTS April showers bring May doubleheaders. CLASSES The teacher is one who makes two ideas grow where one grew before. F O R E W O R D FOREWORD The distance is nothing; it is only the first step which —Madame Du Deffand What a year this has been! Beginning with enrollment in September the list of things to do has always been full. Early in the semester Freshmen learned that one important thing to do was to wear their beanies. However, some learned rather slowly and received personal instruction from the upper classmen. The end of the year brought FINALS . . . and finals put a temporary damper on activities. But not even the fear of flunking could endure with the onset of summer vacation. Now the year has drawn to a close. No one will ever forget all those experiences, both good and bad. But this year will begin a new era. We will start attending the new Las Animas High. Althoug t will be rewarding to sit in new classrooms and sponsor sports activities in the new gym, we must never forget the old LAHS. Many graduating classes have walked down its aisles. It has served us, and served us well. m i3 TO THE NEW Construction on the new school began in November. Steel was put up very rapidly. Then came the roof, followed by the brick wall. The first picket for Las Animas came to the new school site. While the new school is going up students seem to have already deserted the old school. HIGH SCHOOL L.A. Harry A. Allen, Superintendent, spent much of his time the last year over the blue prints for the new school. Progress is measured by the realization of dreams and the accomplishment of goals, while preserving the foundations of the past. 1966-67 is a year of transition and pro- gress in Trojan land. We are looking toward the threshold of a new home as we stand within the halls of our venerable home of the past. We are afforded the rare opportunity to experience the emotions of anticipation and challenge simultaneously with that of revere and nostalia. Our old school has served us with dis- tinction. We have a worthy foundation which deserves continuation. Our commun- ity, through the new building, provided us the opportunity to build upon this worthy foundation, to seek new goals and to estab- lish new horizons. EARLY ‘68 OPENING The 1966-67 school term has been filled with many activities for school board members. Regular duties of the school board were those such as plan- ning the school budget and reviewing conditions of work for teachers. Mem- bers of this legislative body listened to reports from staff members in the vari- ous school departments. In addition they authorized the formation of the new English program at LAHS. The board’s latest project is the new school. After employing an archi- tectural firm the board authorized the firm to draw preliminary plans for the new school. Following the completion of these plans, detailed plans were re- viewed by the board. Other activities involving the new school included auth- orizing the firm to contract, drawing and distributing specifications for the school, and finally, opening the bids. It is anticipated that classes in the new school will begin in the early part of 1968. Roy Cooper, Harry Allen, Richard Jorgenson, George Bender, Jack Taliaferro, Dr. W. R. Wight and Mack Smith. Mrs. Bess Haggard, business manager for the Re-1 school district, has a mul- titude of responsibilities, one of which is organizing federal title appropria- tions for the school district. FOR NEW SCHOOL 17 Mrs. Captola “Cappy” Phillips and Mrs. Jose- phine “Jo” Bowman monitor the two-way com- munication with school busses and help keep Superintendent Allen's office operating effici- ently. E. E. Bruegel, principal, coordinates the high school's many activities, seeing to it that they run as smoothly as possible. When a student starts home with a load of books, he either has home work or is trying to impress the faculty; when a student walks down the corridors wearing a tragic expression, he’s either just had a pop quiz or his best girl gave him the gate; when a student burns the midnight oil over a stack of books, he either has a nine weeks test or a term report due the next day. All students share the above experi- ences. When you move into the new LAI IS, the building will be different, but you will experience happiness and disappointment as you did in the older school. Although we will be proud to move into a new build- ing we will always cherish memories of the old school. A D MINIS TRA TORS COORDINATE administrative assistant and director of Audio Visual Aids. Mr. Bryning also teaches one class of Industrial Arts. Mrs. Kathleen “Katy Riggs has a ready smile and a helping hand for students. Her efficiency and enthusiam make her one of the school's greatest assets. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Becky Showalter, Sande Hall, Jean- ette Schmeiser, Karen Woods, Caro- lyn Coffey, Melinda Foster, Theresa Horak and Debra Burns. STRIVE TO 19 SCHOOL. Arnold Greve, guidance counselor and athletic direc- tor, and Miss Jane Trogdon, Guidance and Social Studies, offer an important service to students, counseling not only for the present but for the future. Mrs. Sallie J. Bryning, chairman of the De- partment of English, besides journalism, teaches creative writing and literature. Mrs. Louise Hansen taught English before becoming the reading instructor for Las Ani- mas High School. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WITH NEW Miss Jan Perry, a graduate of Colorado Col- lege, interested her students in Hawaiian folklore. A former resident of Hawaii, Miss Perry enjoys living in Colorado. This year the English department has made a big changeover. Instead of the usual four English classes there are now seventeen classes, covering all fields of English. There are 39 sections, making it possible for students to take the classes they are most interested in, or need to take. All of the classes, except Composition II and Advanced Speech, are set up on a semester basis with a half credit given each semester. Also, since students may choose which courses they want to take, most of the classes are not graded according to class in high school. Mrs. Dorothy Sanchez, a graduate of Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, is also a native of Las Animas and teaches English and Biology. Modern fiction, American literature, and folklore are only three of the classes which Mrs. Margaret Dyck taught this year. She has a nickname, “M. D. Dyck,” which she keeps a secret from her students. EXPERIMENTS SYSTEM. Classes offered this year were reading, language. Speech I, Survey of Literary Forms, American Lit- erature, English Literature. World Literature, Folk- lore, Mythology, Advanced Speech, Composition II (Journalism), Composition III (Business English), Composition IV (Creative Writing), Modern Fiction and Drama. Next year Business English will be changed to a separate full year course, and Composition HI will be added as an introductory course for Creative Writing. Miss Janie Irvin, a graduate from Adams State, teaches English and Speech and as- sists the Drama Club. When she isn’t in the Guidance office Miss Jane Trogdon teaches Civics, So- ciology and U. S. History. This is Miss Hoben's third year at our school. She not only teaches by the book, but puts aside at least two days a week for skits and debates to make an interesting class even more so. 390 enrol led in SOME TAKE IT SERIOUS, SOME DON’T Mr. Bird, as the prin- cipal in the spring play, “Accidental Hero : “Look at all those people out there! Mr. Slobko varies his talents from teaching history to teaching typing to coaching basketball. social studies 23 A total of 390 students have taken the many social studies courses offered during the past year. Social studies teachers include Miss Hoben, Mr. Slob- ko, Miss Trogdon and Mr. Byrd. Three social studies credits are re- quired for graduation from LAHS. Freshmen take Civics, sophomores take World History, and juniors take U. S. History. Sociology is an elective for seniors, and World Affairs, which is di- vided into Current Events and World Geography is an elective open to both juniors and seniors. Mr. Byrd, a new history teacher this year, devotes many hours as assistant basketball coach. The main purpose of a business educa- tion is to prepare students for occupations in business. Seven courses are now offered in this field1: Bookkeeping. Clerical Office Practice, General Business, Distributive Edu- cation, Shorthand, Typing I and Typing II. The business department in the new school will have two class rooms connected by a smaller room which will be used for the office machines. This middle room will per- mit students to use the machines during their free hours without interfering with other classes. BUSINESS EDUCATION IMPORTANT TO STUDENTS. Mr. James Roorda, Colorado State College graduate, teaches Bookkeeping, General Business and Distributive Education. Mr. Curt Klemme, a student teacher in the business department, graduated from Colorado State College in May. Nard Robinette, a graduate from Colorado State University, instructs Vocational Agriculture and Auto Me- chanics. TIME AND PATIENCE: SKILL. James Holmstrom teaches shop and Mechanical Drawing Classes in Home Economics prepare a girl to be a homemaker. In the various classes girls learn to cook and sew. Later they study home furnishings and child care. At the present Miss Franklin is the only homemaking teacher, but in the new school it is hoped that another teacher can be added to the department. 25 MATH MAKES THE WORLD CO ROUND. At the present time there are eleven sec- tions of mathematics at LAHS. General Math, Geometry and Algebra I and II are taught by Mr. Sena. Mr. Hale has classes in General Math, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry and Col- lege Algebra. In the present building there is only one room for math. However, in the new building two math rooms are planned. The highlight of the year for the advanced math students is the National Math Test in March. During the last ten years the number of students taking this test has increased from ten to over forty. The average test score has more than doubled in that time, providing that the math department is accomplishing its main objective, to give students a thorough under- standing of mathematics. Myron Pearson, graduate of Colorado State University, attempts to make classes more interesting by conducting various experi- ments, like raising mice and feeding them to the Biology De- partment's snakes. TEST TUBES TO Lyle Wagner, a student teacher from SCSC, is a former resident of Las Animas. TECHNOLOGY. How many grams of oxygen can be produced by heating 10 grams of mer- cury (II) oxide? How do you make a motor? Which end of a worm do you disect first? What effect does galvano- tropism have on Euglena? The answers to these questions may be found in the science courses offered in our school. This year, for the first time, students may further education in biological sciences by taking Advanced Bio- logy. This class, taught by Mr. Pearson, is offered to stu- dents who have completed the first year of Biology. When the new high school is completed the Science Department will have three class rooms and a laboratory. There will be a class room each for General Science and Biology. Chemistry and Physics classes will share a room. The new school will have a chemical storage room and a teacher preparation room. This year was fairly quiet and dull for the Science Department—no monumental discoveries or explosions Frank Wallace teaches chemistry and biology. Mr. Wallace is a graduate of Bent County High School. Sandy Temple, Linda Carson, Jean Martinez, Barbara Greve, Rita Barreras, Jeanie Dodson, Peggy Gardner, Connie Jones, Crystal Jo Miller, Jo Ann Miles, Susan Darrah. EDUCATION IS THE APPRENTICESHIP OF LIFE.” Mrs. Helen Wade, Latin and Spanish. Mrs. Marguerite Willburn, Librarian. Melvin Davy, instrumental music in- structor, devotes many hours to im- proving music appreciation in Las Animas students. Band students are involved in concerts, music festivities and contests both in concert and marching bands. “it is in Learning Music That Many Youthfui Hearts Learn To LoveV It has been a busy year for the Trojan Chorus members. Among the activities they participated in were the Christmas concert, the Santa Fe Trail Day program, and the clinic in Lamar for chorus and band. The officers for the coming year were: Presi- dent, Jean Atoman; Vice President, Amelia Cordova; ecretary, Nancy Salas; Reporter, Nancy O’Neill; Li- brarian, Ellen Cunningham. Mrs. Jones, school nurse, provides routine health services at LAHS. These services include audio and visual screening and1 referral for rehabilitation ser- vices. Mrs. Jones advises students and their parents about various clinics and services available to meet their particular needs. When the new high school is completed Mrs. Jones will have her own office. The Wise, For Cure, On Depend P. E. classes, taught by Mrs. Summer and Mr. LaSalle, begin and end each year with a test given by the President’s Council on physical fitness. These tests are timed and include doing sit ups, squat thrusts and push ups. The type of sport played in the classes varies with the season. In the fall football and soccor are played. Winter sports include basketball, wrestling, tumbling and bombardment. When spring comes soft ball is the main sport. Also if the pool is avail- able there is swimming in May. Indoor sports such as ping pong, shuffle board1 and horseshoes are also played during the year. Mr. Jack LaSalle—Boys' P. E. A custodian’s day begins at 5 a. m. and fre- quently doesn’t end until after a dance that evening. Much of their work is done before stu- dent arrive at school and after they have gone in the afternoon. CUSTODIANS PROVIDE VALUABLE 31 SERVICE. CLANCY MOORE RETIRES. Clancy Moore retired as head custodian after 23 years of service to the school. A party was held in his honor given by the administration and faculty. Mr. Moore was presented a Bulova watch from Super- intendent Harry Allen. Joe Horak, presi- dent of Student Council, presented him with a plaqqe engraved with “In appreciation of 23 years of service,” and a check for $50. Mr. Moore was well liked by all students and faculty members. He will be missed by all for the service he performed in the past. ' fit Teaching is a profession that must of the finest me produce some .. :or a teacher, each individual student and his memories are only a part of a long progression passing through LAHS. It is the teacher's opportunity to watch and play a vital part in each student's experience and devel- opment, and it is from watching each individual stu- NHS ACTIVITIES Seated, left to right: Judi Nelson, Sue Morgan, Cheryl Sampson, Janet Willburn, Karen Woods Sande Hall. Standing: E. E. Bruegel, sponsor, Dick Jorgenson, Connie Jones, Pat Smith, Jo Ann Miles, Caro- lyn Coffey, Patricia Miller, Sally Turner, Trudy Cunningham, Alice Greve, Bob Blackburn, Dan Gordon. NHS members began the year with initiation ceremonies. Reverend Schlotzhauer was the guest speaker. In April, members attended a dis- trict meeting in Pueblo. Following a picnic, NHSers toured the Pueblo Army Depot. The main project of NHS was the collection of money for the Junior Red Cross. Old and new members participate in initiation ceremonies. ARE VARIED. 37 FRONT ROW: Jeff Solf, Vice President; Jennifer Etchart, Secretary; Alice Greve, Treasurer; Joe Horak, President. Middle Row: Barbara Greve, Patty Lentina, Jean Ato- man, Judi Nelson, Carolyn Coffey, Karen Woods, Lynda O’Neil, Sandy Kipper, Mickey Jordon. Back Row: Tony Montoya, Andy Medina. David Kerr, Pat Etchart, Mike Hal- laday, Dan Gordon, Gale Schenk. STUDENT COUNCIL HAS A FULL YEAR OF ACTIVITIES. Joe Horak, council president, leads a hot debate con- cerning attendance of members at Student Council meetings and the issuing of parking tickets to stu- dents who don't observe proper parking regulations. Painting parking lines for cars on the high school 39 parking lot. Council members. Judi Nelson and Mike Halladay. put parking stripes on logs in parking lot. S. C. MEMBERS DECIDE TO ISSUE PARKING TICKETS Student Council officers place a parking ticket on a teacher's car. Alice Greve, Treasurer; Jeff Solf, Vice President; Joe Horak, President; Jennifer Etch art, Secretary. THE BIGGEST SCHOOL EVENT OF THE YEAR: The juniors twirling on the floor during the Square Dance Contest. TRAIL DAY ■� _ - «fi • TJ i m i' xT 'vj. u: A t' X 1 . Disqualified for tipping over a barrel Gary Kerr sends his horse back toward the starting line. The Koshare Indians perform during inter- mission. Senior George Smith readies his bow to shoot Mary Moody on the Senior float. CLUB The Key Club is an international organization sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. The Key Club has received much help from the Kiwanis and their officers. The main purpose of Key Club is “to build.” To build his home, community, school, and to serve his nation and God, and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. The club itself is a service club for boys in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. A member must be in the upper third of his class. During the year the Key Club held a dance which was very well attended. They helped the Kiwanis with their annual pancake supper, they polished the trophies and cleaned the trophy case. They had a slave sale which brought on a lot of tired Key Clubbers. Also some members attended the District Convention in Denver. For the school they raised the flags in the morning and took them down in the evening. They also set the schedule on the bulletin board. And their honorary member, Sandi Kipper, blew the bugle for the start and close of the day. All in all it was a very good year. O F F C E R S Mr. Pearson, Sponsor; Greg McAdam, Vice President; Dick Jorgenson, Secretary-Treasurer; Kent Feldman. President. First row—David Hyatt, Dan Gordon, Ron Firebaugh, Kent Feldman. Second row Joe Horak, Carlos Earl, Russ Ward, Dick Jorgenson, Bob Blackburn. Clyde Banta. 43 Vice President of Key Club, Greg McAdam, receives the key from President Kent Feldman. The key is passed from the Kiwanis Club to the Key Club. Standing, left to right: Cheryl Sampson, Alice Greve, Judi Nelson, Janet Willburn. Sitting, left to right: Carolyn Coffey, Pat Smith, Susan Watkins, Karen Woods. PUBLICATION CLASSES This year the work connected with pub- lications was done entirely through the jour- nalism classes. The Trojan Spirit and the Trojan year book were the two major pro- jects accomplished. As a money raising pro- ject a talent show, “Holiday Review,” paid for a full color page, spot color and the use of duotone. Left to right: Danny Rodriquez, Tony Montoya, Larry Bourne, Johnny Lopez, John Thiessen, Dick Klett. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll, an honorary society for high school journalists, and organized on April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisors for the purpose of encouraging and rewarding individual achievement in journalism and allied fields. The society has always taken an active part in raising standards in its field and in directing the course of high school journalism. The Las Animas chapter of Quill and Scroll amed their chapter after C. W. Hurd, who contri- uted much to the development of Las Animas, (uill and Scroll inducted eight students into the hapter April 17: Jean Curry, Greg McAdam, lecky Showalter, Erlinda Ubelez, Barbara Greve, an Gordon, John Thiessen and Dick Klett. Of- icers for the 1966-67 year were Susan Watkins, resident; Carolyn Coffey, vice president; Patsy mith, secretary; Karen Woods, treasurer. Carl Dickerson, Judi Nelson and Susan Watkins examine Seni section. As shown by Mollie Warren, Mary Ann Saiz and Susan Darrah, typing is a very important part in bringing out the Trojan Spirit. RECORD SCHOOL EVENTS. Left to right: Becky Showalter, Danny Gordon, Theresa Horak, Terry Cutler, Barbara Greve, Michiel McDermott. Linda O'Neil studies paste-up layouts for Trojan 67. INU BNATtONAl n f Sitting left to right: Susan Watkins, Karen Woods, Judi Nelson, Cece Lentini, Janice Maru- yama, Sande Hall, Theresa Horak, Vicki Malone. Second row: right: Connie Jones, Cheryl Sampson, Sandi Kipper, Pat Miller, Rita Barreras, Patty Lentini, Carolyn Coffey, Rob- ert Malouff, Ron Odell, Miss Trogden, sponsor. Standing, left to right: Dan Gordon, Dick Jorgenson, Gale Schenk, Frank Jones, Dave Moore, Joe Horak, Mike Halladay, Bob Black- burn, John Irish, Russ Ward, Kent Feldman, Ted Malouff. IRC has very Offi cers President Tim Asbury Vice President Dan Gordon Secretary Theresa Horak Treasurer Ted Malouff This year Tim Asbury, Dan Gordon, Mike Halladay, Theresa Horak, Dave Moore and Cheryl Sampson were selected to attend the model U. N. assembly at S. C. S. C. April 14 and 15. These people represented the countries of India and the Netherlands at this assembly. Mike Halladay was honored when he received an award based on speaking ability and participation. I.R.C. DANCE big year. Members of IRC must have a “C” average in all classes with a “B” average in social studies. These people must be recom- mended by their social studies teachers and voted into the Club by present members. This year’s new members included: Sen- iors: Robert Malouff and Susan Watkins; Juniors: Connie Jones, Sandi Kipper, Greg McAdam and Joyce Rachui; Sophomores: Dan Griffin, Frank Jones, Dick Klett and Ron Odell; Freshmen: Rita Barreras, John Irish, Patti Lentini and Melvin Spencer. AWARD DAY’S I.R.C. HONORS: lke Tim Halladay Asbury Southern Colorado State College band playing for LAHS students at an assembly. EDUCAT! ON AL AND en thusiasm shown by pep hand Gypsy Flamenco dancers entertained high school students at an assem- bly Friday, September 30th. Their authentic Spanish costumes, the ac- companiment of the native guitar, their fast stomping heels and rapidly clicking castanets left an unforgettable impression on the students. INTERESTING John McCallum interested stu- dents by describing a successful ascent of Mt. Everest, the plan- ning before the attempt could be made and the sacrifices re- quired of the party who climbed the mountain. One of the most educational assem- blies of the year was the talk four in- mates of the Colorado State Prison gave to LAHSers on “Life Inside the Walls. ’ This year’s Pep Club, slightly larger than in years past, actively supported sports events and greatly helped to pro- mote school spirit. As in years past the Pep Club sold mum corsages at Homecoming as a money making project. The club also built a float for the Homecoming parade. However, it was blown away before the parade began. PEP CLUB School spirit was at its peak the week before the Trojans played the Tigers. This spirit was the combined effort of not only Pep club officers, letter girls, cheer lead- ers, but a combined effort of the whole school. You are the school and the school is you and what you make it. School Spirit was not just a slogan. It was more than yelling your head off at a game or pep meeting; more even than backing a team in defeat. It was more than buying tickets to and attending athletic events and school plays. These are just the externals. They were not of themselves school spirit. School spirit was the force behind all these externals. School spirit went deeper. School spirit was joining the athletic teams and playing your heart out, win or lose. School spirit was joining and partici- pating actively in the extracurriculars. School spirit was the football or bas- ketball player who did not laugh at the cultural side of school—and the honor roll student who did not turn his nose up at athletics. School spirit was behaving as ladies and gentlemen in school and out. School spirit was studying adequately to make good grades and not regarding scholarship as a weakness. Pep Club officers: Susan Watkins, Presi- dent; Sandi Kipper, Vice President; Laura Sea- mon, Secretary, and Becky Showalter, Treasurer, led the Pep Club through a very successful year. Trojan letter girls were always there to give our boys a lift. This year, for the first time, the Pep Club organized an executive council con- sisting of two representatives from each class, the Pep Club officers and sponsors. The purpose of the council is to help the club run more smoothly through class representation and participation. “The louder you yell, the higher I'll climb the ladder of School Spirit ' says cheer leader-elect, Frank Jones. The Pep Club representatives for the Executive Council this year were Rita Barreras, Marsha Hickam, Freshmen; Cece Len- tini, Kay Long, Sophomores; Sally Turner, Charlotte Montoya. Juniors, and Vicki Malone and Mary Foster, Seniors. 51 Jennifer Etchart and Cheryl Sampson hoist the flag high before the game begins. [ % V. ♦ Wrestling cheer leaders are the back bone of the wrestling squad. Among the changes in the club this past year were new uniforms, and a newly revised constitution. Included in the new constitution is a completely new point system, making lettering in the club compulsory in order to remain a member the current year. The Pep Club, giving their whole hearted support, fol- lowed the various teams wherever they went. For Freshmen girls the bus trips were great adventures; for the Senior girls they were more like habits. Football Cheer Leaders: Janis Maruyama Suzie Morgan, Carolyn Montoya, Judi Nelson, Jennifer Etchart and Cheryl Sampson. Wrestling Cheer Leaders: Linda Loveless, Erlinda Ubelez, Lolly Tanner and Gloria Vales- quez. Row 1: Teresa Saldana, Janet Willburn, Mickey Jordan, Rita Barreras. Mary Jordan. Row 2: Vicki Malone, Becky Showalter, Terry Cutler, Marlene Foster, Susan Darrah, Pat Smith. FTA SPONSORS FTA gives students the opportun- ity to learn about teaching as a career. The club hosts guest speakers during the year. The main speaker this year was Mr. Sena, who spoke to the future teachers about the problems and possi- bilities of a summer school for migrant workers. The members held their annual book fair in November in which they offered a great variety of books to the students. They also ushered for the parents at open house. Members of FTA may substitute for teachers in the elementary schools. Seniors may teach for the full year dur- ing their free hours, and juniors may teach the second semester during their study hours. Awards go to outstanding FT A ers —’66 BOOK FAIR------------ OFFICERS President: Mary Jordan Vice President: Mickey Jordan Secretary: Becky Showalter Treasurer: Gene Martinez era % Drama Club Sponsors Top left: You mean it takes all of you girls just to help one boy? Judi Nelson, Larry Schaffer, Sandy Kipper, Teresa Horak, Melinda Foster and Peggy Gardner.___________________________________________ Top right: Would everybody please pay attention to the camera man. Marcia Bowman, Cece Len- tini, Karen Woods, Laura Seamon, Janet Willburn and Joe Horak. School Two Plays. Bottom left: '‘Knock, knock, who's there? Patti. The Lone Ranger, Dan. and Tonto, Nancy. Pat Kipper, Mary Sanchez, Peggy Gardner, Patti Lentini, Nancy Coleman and Dan Gordon. This year the Drama Club helped sponsor two school plays, Pioneer Go Home” and Accidental Hero. They worked as coaches and actresses and back stage men, painting the scenery, putting on makeup, and doing all the other little jobs that have to be done. In the spring some of the members took part in the three one act plays which the speech classes presented. At the Awards Assembly in May, Connie Jones and Dan Gordon were honored as Best Actress and Best Actor. To be in Drama Club a student must pay the annual dues and must participate in ait least one major production._________________________________ Officers for the Drama Club are Judi Nelson, Vice President; Cece Lentini, Secreta ry-Treas- urer, and Sandi Kipper, President. officers ffECE Left to right: Karen Woods, President; Caro- lyn Montoya, Secretary; Barbara Greve, Treas- urer; Jean Atoman, Vice President. ROYALTY Carolyn Montoya This year the Y-Teens showed one of its most active and prosperous years to the students at LAHS. Led by President Karen Woods, Vice President Jean Ato- man and Treasurer Barbara Greve the Y-Teens not only had service and money raising projects but they also were re- sponsible for a number of LAHS extra- curricular activities. sponso MRS. “Come on Dave, let's dance!” The time was 8:00 p. m., the place was the Las'Animas High School gymnasium, the date was December 17, and the occasion was the an- nual Y-Teen formal. This year the theme to be selected was “Winter Wonderland and the decorations were mainly carried out in blue and white. Perhaps the one decoration that will stand out in the minds of the approximately 100 couples who at- tended is Frosty, the seven foot snow man. The Y-Teen member who received the honor of being crowned Y-Teen queen at the formal was Carolyn Montoya, and she was crowned by President Karen Woods. Music for the dance was provided by the “Teardrops” of Pueblo. Frosty, the seven foot snow man, watches the proceedings y-teen formal WINTER 59 WONDERLAND The president and her date enjoy a successful formal. TALENT SHOW ADDS TO LAHS ACTIVITIES “No, no, a thousand times no, says Juliet (Lynda O'Neil) to Romeo (Joe Horak). This year’s annual talent show was held on April 10 at 7:30 p. m. at the LAHS gym. Tim Asbury was selected to act as Master of Cere- monies for the occasion. There were several different talent acts presented, but the added attraction was THE GROUP.” who furnished the audience with music while the judge’s were making their decision. The judges were Mrs. Kenneth Hickam, Mrs. Don Brendel and Mr. William Matties. Winners this year included Lynda O’Neil and Joe Horak, who did a comedy routine based on Romeo and Juliet,” to capture first place. Second place went to Jacque Martenson, who sang Foggy Day in London.” “Small W'orld” and “A Slight Detail.” Jennifer Etchart did a humorous dance routine entitled Shy Sue” to win third place. The talent show was one of the largest money raising projects for the club, netting close to 560 profit ROSES MEAN REMEMBRANCE Y-TEEN MOTHERS TEA “Roses Mean Remembrance” was the theme chosen for the annual Y-Teen Mother’s Tea held on the afternoon of May 19. It was the last role as a Y-Teen officer for some girls, while it was just the beginning for others. Karen gave the welcome speech, which told of all our past year’s events and experiences as a club. Then Mrs. Montoya gave the response on behalf of the mothers. Following that the ini- tiation of officers began. The unlit candles that the old officers held symbolized the end of a term of office, but as the new officers accept- ed the lighted candles, it symbolized a new be- ginning for them. The new officers, who were initiated for next year are Charlotte Montoya, President; Carolyn Montoya, Vice President; Patty Lentini, Secretary; and Theresa Horak, Treasurer. After the initiation all the girls introduced their mothers. The entertainment was provid- ed by Sandi Kipper, who sang “Impossible Dream” and “Cherish,” while accompanied by Karen Woods. 61 award day I SPANISH CLUB r I Left to right, sitting: Linda Loveless, Gloria Ronquillo, Velma Gallegos, Amelia Cordovia. Standing, first row, left to right: Benji Rodriquez, Rose Roybal, Adrienne Maestas,, Esther Montono, Linda Martinez, Nancy Salas, Judy Apadaca, Erlinda Ubelez, Dolores Lucero. Back .row, left to right,: Vicki Malone, Susie Phillips, Carol Samaniego, Pat Miller, Peggy Gardner, Jacque Martinson, David Rodriquez, Tom Medina. LANGUAGE CLUBS SPANISH OFFICERS Velma Gallegos, Linda Loveless, Gloria Ronquillo. Language Club members at the dinner. LATIN OFFICERS Spanish and Latin students were involved1 in many activities during the past year. In addition to learning the language students learned the cultures of the countries. They were aided by film strips and language lab. Both Spanish Club and Latin Club sponsored dinners and had1 a skating party as a part of their extra curricular activities. Sally Turner, Patty Lentini, Nancy Coleman, John Irish. ACTIVE AT L.A.H.S. LATIN CLUB Left to right, sitting: Nancy Coleman, Patty Lentini, Terry Snider, Janice Curry, Linda Car- son, Hope Avila, Sally Turner, Karon McClain.Back row, left to right: Lavone Hanson, Vicki Malone, John Irish, Ronnie Barbee, Terry Corbin, Bob Stwalley, Stuart McAdam, Lena Hunt, Mrs. Wade, Barbara Tull. Danny Rodriquez, Richard Avila, Ron Tull, Johnnie Lopez, Mike Halladay, Robert Malouff, Mike Taylor, Jerry Saiz, James Muniz, Mr. Roorda, Nancy Turner, Barbara Harriman, Lynda O'Neil, Mary Moody, Mary Ellen Montoya, Linda Stuart, Kathleen Smith. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Ronald Tull, Treasurer; Mary Moody, Publicity Director; Mike Taylor, President; Barbara Harriman, Secretary; Lynda O'Neil, Vice President! Distributive Education is a program through which the stu- dent is trained in the field of marketing and distribution with the cooperation of teacher, par- ent and employer. The students learn through class room in- struction and on the job train- ing. This year the DE Club has been very active. To start the year off right we took first place in the Homecoming Pa- rade for club floats. To help build school spirit we sold Homecoming buttons and LA decals. In November we attend- ed the district convention held at the Ramada Inn in Pueblo. Mike Halladay was elected dis- trict vice president. In March we attended the state conven- tion at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and were hon- ored to have Mike Halladay elected as state vice president. One of the weekly displays put in by John Lopez and Kathleen Smith. DE display put in at Penney's during DE week by Mike Taylor and Lynda O'Neil. As money making projects we sponsored a bake sale and the annual DE Carnival dance. To help promote Distributive Education and to make it better known to the public we declared February 13-17 as Las Animas DE Week and had a proclama- tion signed by the mayor. Mike Halladay relaxes at the Club members help build Homecoming float which took first state convention. State Officer Installation Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods are honored guests at the State D. E. Awards Banquet The Distributive Education students of 1967 were ex- tremely busy this year. The club’s activities included the district, state and national conventions. The state can- venton was held at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs in which ten students and two sponsors attended. Mike Hal- laday and Mr. Roorda journeyed to Chicago to participate in the national convention. The D. E. students were also busy organizing one of their best club projects, the second annual D. E. Carnival and Dance. State Convention Mike Halladay, State Vice President Mr. Frank Woods receives the Merchant Award at the Broadmoor International Center Employee—Employer Banquet This plaque was presented by the D. E. students of 1967 Mr. Roorda is presented with an appreciation plaque by the D. E. students Mary Ellen Montoya receives participation award 67 Mrs. Kathleen Riggs and Mr. E. E. Bruegel are hon ored for outstanding cooperation Cujtnci. Ltnaa btuart, Lynda U Neil, Kathy Smith, Trudy Cunningham, Joann Miles, Crystle Jo Miller, Mary Moody, Mary Ellen Montoya, Nancy Turner, Sue Akin, Mary Foster, Mary Sanchez, Vicky Hallandsworth, Mary Ann Estrada. Shorthand Club is considered to be one of the few inactive clubs in LAHS. The only purpose of the club is to have fun be- tween dictation and transcribing._________ This year we have two money making projects. We sold cookies during IOWA tests and sold candy apples during the Dis- tributive Education Carnival. On April 25 we attended the Business Career Days at Otero Sponsor, M rs. Maxine Marquez. the bus Mrs. Marquez chaperons the shorthand trip to Business Careers Day held at Otero Junior College. Vu Business Careers Day was held at Otero Junior College on April 25, 1967. The day started out with registration, a welcome from the OJC Student Coun- cil President, and a student debate, “Resolved, Busi- ness is a Drag.” Following the debate the OJC band had a concert. Tours of the OJC campus were conducted by OJC business students. During the tour we were shown through their data processing lab, business department, library, Wunsch Hall and the Student Center. Joanne Miles, Jeanne Dodson, Mary Ann Estrada and Amelia Cordova listen to the speaker after the luncheon. ( )J A luncheon in the Student Center cafeteria fol- lowed. Entertainment was provided by the Glen- men” and Mr. Paul Benscoter, Sales Department Manager for Frontier Airlines, was the guest speaker. Following the luncheon a business machine show and a Stenograph touch shorthand demonstra- tions were held. A few of the businesses displaying equipment were IBM, Friden, Inc., National Cash Register Company, Mountain States Telephone Com- pany, Davis Audio Visual, Inc., Butler Stationery Company and SCM Corporation. Linda Harman gives her full attention to the introduction of guests. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS America, STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Kneeling: Gary Kerr, Sam Turner, Mike Six, David Kerr, Ron Hunt. Adviser Nard Robinette I Standing: Fred Darnell, Don Feik, Jim Turner, Stanley Clark, Fred Fulton, Clyde Banta, John Smith, David Hyatt, Larry Mitchell, Kevin Hall, Artie Davis, Terry Seat, Richard Smith, Gary Burdick, Jerry Barber. Trudy a Cunningham § F.F.A. Sweetheart Officers honored at Awards Day Assembly Secretary, Mike Six Treasurer, Charles Phillips Reporter, Carlos Earl President, David Kerr Sentinel, Ron Hunt Vice Pres; Sam Turner (not shown) RODEO CLUB HAS Jim Terboss Took Fourth In Bull Riding Two other local youths also par- ticipated: Dave Kerr in bareback and bull riding, and Steve Ingram in bareback and bull riding. The rodeo received TV coverage and was seen on TV by a number of local people. Jim Terboss won fourth in the hull riding event in the high school rodeo in Colorado Springs Sunday, sponsored by Wasson and Billy Mitchell high schools. He also participated in the bare- back and saddle bronc events. CLUB OFFICERS Jim Terboss - President Carlos Earl-Secretary Steve Ingram-Vice President David Kerr-Treasurer RODEO CLUB The newly formed club was a big success its first year. The members were very active and their determination boomed. The team work was excellent. The experienced members were always willing to help out a mixed up beginner. The activities started with our rodeo on May 17 and ended at Westminster June 28. The first annual rodeo was an outstanding success. There were 200 contestants and the competition was extremely good. Our team had a successful season. The team hustled one first place and a fourth place in three outings. Roy Terboss and Sam Ingram displaying the trophies they won at our first rodeo. SUCCESSFUL YEAR. 73 Steve Ingram’s expression, astride a bull during the 1966 Rodeo, is worth a thousand words. Rita Barrares, Historian. Linda Loveless, Parliamentarian. Adrienne Mestas, Treasurer. Erlinda Ubelez, President. Velma Gallegos, Vice President Charlotte Montoya, Secretary. Faye Alvarez, Song Leader. FHA’ers LEARN BY DOING CREED: We are learning to live a more useful and satisfying life through our Future Homemakers activities. Top Row, left to right Linda Ferrell, Delores Lucero, Linda McEndree, Charlotte Mitchell, Jennifer Etchart, Pat Estrada, Lydia Vela, Molly Warren, Martha Apodaca. Middle Row, left to right: Loretta McAfee, Elaine Apodaca, Debby Riesinger, Marlene Foster, Carol Samienago, Nancy Salas, Elizabeth Esquibel, Margaret Gallegos, Rosie Roybal. Front Row, Left to Right: Rita Barrares, Mary Ellen Montoya, Linda Loveless, Adrienne Mestas, Erlinda Ubelez, Velma Gallegos. Charlotte Montoya, Faye Alvarez. The club members attend the 21st birthday celebration of FHA at Lamar, Colorado. Erlinda Ubelez congratulated Charlotte Mon- toya just after she had been installed at FHA. Representative. INTEREST SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPHY In recent years the school had photography classified as a class for all interested students. This year photography was taken as an extra curricular activity. Therefore, with the help of Manuel Avila and the Girl Scouts from Troop No. 175, a photo- graphy club was formed. Manuel, our only photographer, took the time to help and teach all those stu- dents interested. Within a few weeks the club had several other students enrolled. Be- ginning to be quite a group, they de- cided to call themselves “The Shut- ters,” and became involved with every school activity where their camera might be of service to publi- cations. In the future “The Shutters” hope to improve the pictures of the An- nual and to develop their skill in the field of photography. Back row: Manuel Avila, Dan Gordon, Terry Cutler, Jim Muniz and Pat Kipper. Front row: Joyce Solf, Gilda Gonzales, Sandra Vela, Lydia Vela, Theresa Saldana, Marie Saldana, Hope Avila, Susie Scharf and Mary Sanchez. SHUTTERS ‘Well, what else would I be doing in a dark room. This is a camera.1 TROJAN BAND In October the 80 member Trojan band traveled to Pueblo for the Colorado Educa- tor’s Association meeting for a concert. They played selections from “Mr. Lucky” and other music. After Christmas the band began prepar- ing for the contest at La Junta which was held April 7, 1967. The band received an ex- cellent rating. The following Saturday the solo and ensemble contest was held at La Junta also. On May 6 and 7 the band traveled to Canon City for the Blossom Festival. They stayed at the Parkview Motel for which the Band Boosters paid the room. And in May Cheryl Sampson received the Arion Award, which is given every year to an outstanding senior and pays for part of the student’s college tuition. In June the band played the Processional and Reecessional for 1967 Senior graduation. Front Row: Ron Barbee, Pat Kipper, Mary Jane Gibson. Second Row: Sandi Kipper, Grace Diaz. Third row: Sandra Vela, Susan Darrah, Michiel McDermott. Fourth Row: Dominick Weigel, Timmie Rae Pearson. Fifth Row: Eugene Horak, John Bach, John Irish. Back Row: Jim Starbuck. PERCUSSION BRASS section Front Row: Charles Phillips, Maxine Pitts, John Lockhart. Second Row: Valarie Smith, Karma Bennett. Third Row: Richard Harris, Tim Stinebeck, Scott Jones. Foourth Row: Melvin Biggs, Scotty Sherman, Robin Hyatt. Fifth Row: Mike Rose, Mac Calhoon. Back Row: Dan Gordon. Mel Davy Instrumental Music Director Majorettes Right; Cheryl Sampson and Jennifer Etchart lead the band as Majorettes. Front Row: Pam Roberts. Karen McClain, Barbara Hightower. Second Row: Jolene Bogner, Diane Carpenter. Third Row: Linda Martinez, Becky Showalter, Janis Maruyama. Fourth Row: Mollie Warren, Vicki Hollandsworth. Fifth Row: John Thiessen, Ted Malouff, Stuart McAdam. Back Row: Charlotte Mitchell, Charles Pointon. The Trojan Pep Band helped keep school spirit high during sports events. Front Row: Cheryl Sampson, Jennifer Second Row: Terri Snyder, Nancy Col Third Row: Debbie Burns, Debbie Re Fourth Row: Linda Lockhart, Patty I Back Row: Pat Smith, Cece Lentini. WOOD - WINDS tc Janet Willburn. ia n-:laine Apodaca. iti TWIRLERS Front Row: Sharon Hud- nall, Karen Woods, Susan Phillips. Second Row: Marsha Hic- kam, Janet Bender. Third Row: Gilda Gon- zales, La Vonne Tomlin, Susan Watkins. Fourth Row: Johny Lo- pez, Kay Long. Fifth Row: Dale Kortz, Robert Cortinez, Pam Log- an. Back Row: J. C. Rebel, Gary Oberlander. 81 Timme Pearson,Nancy Coleman,Becky Showalter,Michiel McDermott. BAND OFFICERS PRESIDENT- CHERYL SAMPSON VICE-PRESIDENT- KAREN WOODS SEC. and TREASURER- CHARLES PHILLIPS SENIOR REP.-SUSAN WATKINS JUNIOR REP.-BECKY SHOWALTER SOPHOMORE REP.-PAT ETCH ART FRESHMAN REP - NANCY COLEMAN On their spring tour the Southern Colorado State College Band gave a performance for the student body at LAHS. LAS ANIMAS TROJAN BAND ,N ACTIONI CHOIR The LAHS Chorus Girls have done their part to make this 66-67 year a memorable school year for themselves and for others. They displayed their remarkable singing talent in various as- semblies before the student body. They participated in the Choral Clinic at Lamar March 17 and 18. They held their annual Spring Concert May 4 and com- pleted their year by singing for Baccalaur- eate May 28. Left to Rioht: Jean Atoman, Nancy O’Neil, Ellen Cunningham, Charlotte Mitchell, Linda Servaes, Bonnie Reed. 83 Back Row. Left to right: Debbie Gonzales, Marcia Nordell, Carolyn Montoya, Sandra Ander- son, Charolete Mitchell, Linda Servaes. Delores Lucerio. Linda Loveless and Martha Apodaco. Middle Row. From left to right: Linda Martinez, Linda Ferrel, Roberta Avila, Sandra Temple, Linda McKindree, Barbara Tull, Bonnie Reed. Front Row: Ellen Cunningham, Nancy Salas, Jean Atoman, Nancy O’Neil, Amelia Cordova, Mar garet Medina and Lavonne Tomlin. TROJANS OPEN ’66 Kit ON T HOW: Alike Six. Charles 1'hillips, Jerry Tanner. Dick Kletl. Tom Medina. Allan Losey. Paul Carson Harry Huff, Dick Jorgenson, Ron Six, Manager. MIDDLE ROW: George Sisneros, Louie Torrez. Bob Malouff. George Smith. Sam Turner. Gale Schenk. Robert Trujillo, Ron Hunt, David Moore. LAST ROW: Coach LaSalle, Dan Rodriquez, Larry Mitchell. Oarion Earl. Tim Steinbeck. Hyatt. Tony Montoya. Dan Griffin, Fred Nixon. Kent Feldman and Coach Robinette. VARSITY Jeff Solf. David The Trojan football team, coached by Mr. Jack LaSalle, started off the season right by beating Crowley County 13 to 7. After that it was all down hill, but a tough show of spirit and desire to do the best job possible was shown all sea- son. In several games this season the Trojans actually outplayed their oppon- ents, coming out far ahead in the first downs and yards gained departments but on the short end of the score. Many of the boys turned in excel- lent performances this year. Paul Car- son turned in a great game at defensive end against a tough Limon team. Paul, Ron Hunt and Sam Turner received honorable mention in the all Southern League selections. Coach LaSalle and football players at Pep Assembly. SEASON WITH WIN! Front Row—Ken Garcia, Randy Moore, Gary Darrah, Ronnie Lopez, John Sobek, Guy Wag- ner, Pat Kipper, Scotty Sherman. Back Row—Mike Rose, Mr. Holstrom, John Bach, Jim Starbuck, Melvin Spencer, Eugene Horak, Andy Medina, Steve Shaffer, Mike Walters, Darwin Edmunds. CHEERLEADERS SEASON RECORD Las Animas Opponent 13 Crowley County . . . . . . . 7 0 .Canon City Abbey . . . 28 14 . Fowler . . 27 7 . Limon . . 41 7 .La Junta . . 48 19 . Lamar . . 25 13 Alamosa . . 41 13 . Pueblo County . . 38 8 Rocky Ford . . 31 Mr. Trojan for 1967 is Mike Halladay. Mike is now active in IRC, A Club and Catholic Youth Organization. Mike was also active in sports, as a member of the football, basketball, track and golf teams. He was sen- ior class president and district vice president of D. E. Club. He was vice president of Spanish Club and a member of Student Council. In his Jun- ior year Mike attended Boys State. Mr. Trojan is an honor given to a boy who participates in sports and who does well at them. Mr. Trojan also must have a good scholastic aver- age and belong to and be an active member in various clubs. SENIORS TAKE HOMECOMING Trojans Charge On ! Homecoming is but a memory in the hearts of those who graduated in the year 1967. Although the football game was lost to the Lamar Savages by a score of 25-19 other honors were received when the seniors took first place on their float and Judi Nelson, the senior candidate, was crowned queen. Seniors Pink Elephant Takes First 91 Trojans Await Bonfire QUEEN Mary Foster Donna Hutson ATTENDANTS Bender COURTWARMING Sophomore Fresh COURT WARMING “67” This year’s Court Warming Queen was Mary Fos- ter, who was escorted by Johnie Lopez and crowned by Tony Montoya at half time. The queen was picked by members of the basketball squads. Each class selected a queen candidate for the occasion. The Junior candidate was Connie Jones, escorted by Tim Asbury; Sophomore candidate, Donna Hutson, escorted by Mike Halladay; Freshman candidate, Janet Bender, escorted by Larry Schaffer. Junior Con nie Jones Janet TROJANS STRIVE Kneeling: Ray Barreras, Tim Asbury, Tim Stinebeck, John Lopez, Fred Nixon, Greg McAdam. Standing: Coach Slobko, Joe Horak, Tony Montoya, Larry Schaffer, George Sisneros, Frank Jones, Tim Asbury, Mike Asbury, Manager Dan Gordon. Mgrs. Paul Williams, Mike Dean. Coach Slobko discusses strategy with varsity cagers. Sitting: Tom Medina, Benji Radriquez, Ken Garica, Andy Medina. Standing: David James, Larry Mitchell, Jerry Tanner, Gale Schenk, Scot Jones, Ron Odell, David Muniz, Coach Hale. ON TO VICTORY Sitting: Ken Carcia, John Lockhart, Stuart McAdam, Ron Lopez, Bob Stwalley, Ron Wilson, Steve Schaffer, Andy Medina. Standing: Coach Holstrom, Larry Anderson, Gary Darrah, James Starbuck, Scott Sherman, Paul 95 - Asbury (34) goes up for two against La Junta while Sisneros (30) watches. Sisneros (30) and Asbury (34) crash boards for Jones shot against LJ. for (2). Schaffer at the Charity line Get that rebound, Trojans! Anybody for a scramble on a loose ball? TROJANS-A-GO-GO 97 Cheer Leaders: Front: Jean Atoman, Sande Hall, Carolyn Montoya, Judi Nelson, Jennifer Etchart. Back row: Cheryl Sampson, Janis Maruyama, Suzie Morgan. Larry Smith 0-6-1 Terry Smith Fourth District 2-8 VARSITY Dan Rodriquez 3-4 arson Jim Terboss Second District 8-3 Second District 10-6-2 Robert Trujillo 10-4 Ron Hunt 6-6 WRESTLE George Smith Second District 14-3 Tom Catlin David Kerr Ron Faus Third District 10-6 Third District 10-6 2-2 David Kerr goes for a pin. Trojans Take Wrestling Cheer Leaders Erlinda Ubelez, Lollie Tanner, Gloria Velaquez, Linda Loveless. Allen Montoya staggering with his opponent. Third In League L. A. 34............... Manzanola 14 L. A. 52...............Walsenburg 0 L. A. 28..............La Junta 14 L. A. 13................Fowler 30 L. A. 30.........Pueblo County 12 L. A. 14................Lamar 25 L. A. 43..........Crowley County 9 L. A. 35.................. Alamosa 20 ♦L. A. 24 .............La Junta 21 L. A. 27...................Trinidad 20 L. A. 10...........Rocky Ford 36 L. A. 17..............Centennial 25 B Squad Wrestlers L. to R. Dan Griffen, Sam Turner, Dave Hyatt, Dick Klett, Gary Kerr, John Walters and Coach Richard Simpson. Coach LaSalle in a familiar pose. Three Trojans go to State: L. to R. Allen Montoya, Jim Terboss, George Smith. —STATE— WRESTLERS SPORTS SPOTLIGHT George Smith, Most Valuable Wrestler, going for a pin at the district meet. .SPORTS. SPOTLIGHT OUTSTANDING ATHLETES HONORED Paul Carson, Dan Rodriquez, Frank Jones, Tony Montoya, Tom Medina, Andy Medina, and Greg McAdam The largest crowd ever attended the an- nual Sports Banquet D □ Everette Marshall, one time world’s heavyweight wrestling champion, told athletes, parents and the guests at the Sports Banquet of his experiences WRESTLING QUEEN ERLINDA UBELEZ ATTENDANTS LINDA GLORIA PAM CARSON VELASQUEZ LOGAN Front row: David Rodriquez, Greg McAdam, Bob Blackburn, Frank Jones, Bob Stwalley Second row: Ray Barreras, Benjie Rodriquez, Tom Medina, Fred Nixon, Gene Gunn, Coach Slobko Third row: Assistant Coach Mr. Byrd, Tony Montoya, Robert Malouff, Ronnie Lopez, Louie Alvarez, Lionel Valdez, Kenny Garcia, Andy Medina, Gary Darrah Trojans are Tony Montoya is shown here with a big victory grin moments after pitching the Trojans to victory in the game Saturday that gave them the league championship. Congratulating him are Catcher Tom Medina and Coach Joe Slobko. (BCD Photo) Rodriquez Bats .400; Montoya Has 7-0 Pitching Record Dave Rodriquez ended the reg- ular league season with the high- est batting average on the Trojan team—a 400. Here are the aver- ages of the first strong members of the team:. Dave Rodriquez_____________400 Bob Malouff ........... -.379 Benjie Rodriquez ----------322 Raymond Barreras __________262 Tony Montoya ______________212 Fred Nixon_________________210 Ken Garcia_______________ 210 Andy Medina _______________200 Tom Medina ________________090 Tony Montoya ended the sea- son with a perfect 7-0 pitching record (4-0 in league games.) Dave Rodriquez has a 7-5 pitching rec- ord (3-3 in league games). Le agu Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas ♦Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas Las Animas 12 Walsenburg 0 7 Walsenburg 4 2 Manzanola 0 8 Roncali 0 1 Rocky Ford 8 6 Rocky Ford 7 1 Rocky Ford 4 1 Manzanola 5 2 La Junta 0 8 La Junta 3 3 Crowley 1 2 Rocky Ford 5 0 Rocky Ford 6 15 Crowley 3 5 Roncalli 1 9 Alamosa 5 5 Alamosa 0 0 Pueblo County 3 3 Pueblo County 0 3 Lamar 5 Lamar 1 Poudre 9 16 6 ♦ League Champs! Trojans Drop State Playoff Game to Ft. Collins Poudre The Trojan baseball team, which hasn’t made many errors all sea- son, piled up six of them in the state playoff game with Poudre High School Monday, and it cost them the game. Las Animas lost to Poudre of Fort Collins 9 to 3 in the game played at the Colorado State Uni- versity field. This means Poudre advances to the semi-finals of the state tournament this weekend at Greeley. Tony Montoya, who had a 7-0 record going into the game, start- ed pitching for Las Animas and was replaced in the second in- ning by Dave Rodriquez when the score was 2-0 Poudre. Montoya gave up three hits and Rodriquez six for a total of nine, while Las Animas accumulated a total of eight off Poudre Pitcher Dave Pe- derson. Highlight of the game was a long 365-foot home run by Bob Malouff, in the sixth inning with Dave Rodriquez on base. The Troj- ans had previously scored one run that inning, in fact made all three of their runs in the sixth. Irack Team: Carl Dickerson, John Walters, David Dillon, Mike Walters, Larry Anderson. Paul Williams varsity Mike Rose takes wheee.. SECOND AT DISTRICT 109 GOLF TEAM MADE UP The Las Animas High School golf team was young this year. The team was composed of three Sophomores: Clyde Ban- ta, David Hyatt and Dick Klett and one Freshman, Stuart Mc- Adam. Golf is a relatively new sport at Las Animas High. It has only been at Las Animas High for four years. The golfers are handicapped by the fact that there is no golf course in Las Animas. The team goes to La Junta every day to practice. With the prospect of the new golf course for Las Animas and a young team golf should be- come a better known sport. Mr. Hale and Dick Klett eyeing an important putt Math, Golf, and Basketball excellence Vernon Hale Honored at Jaycee Banquet The outstanding young educator award was presented to Vernon Hale at the annual Jaycee instal- lation banquet Saturday at the Palace Hotel. OF UNDERCLASSMEN 111 Mr. Hale illustrates his patented backswing David Hyatt practices his grip while Dick Klett and Mr. Hale look on Dick Klett concentrates on a putt Arms stiff Stu OFFICERS AND Stopping on the steps to button are officers: Andy Medina, vice president; Kenny Garcia, president; Rita Barreras, secretary; and Ellen Cunningham, treasurer. SPONSORS With an air of anticipation and enthusiasm the class of ’70 entered LAHS. The first weeks were not without obstacles. There was the problem of finding our way around a new school, and of being constantly bombarded with “Button Freshman” every where we went. We suddenly found ourselves tackling algebra, while at the same time trying to remember the President’s Cabinet long enough to pass the civics test. Clubs were joined, officers were elected, old friends reunited, new friends met. Classes became routine and at last we were adjusted. ENCOURAGE FROSH Sponsors Mrs. Dyck, Miss Hoben, Mr. Holmstrom and Mr. Hale aid in class activities. Louie Alvarez Larry Anderson John Bach Elaine Apodaca Becky Avila Ben Atkinson PARTIC I PATIO N. Rita Barreras Ronnie Barbee Janet Bender PROUD TO BE! Peggy Cloutman Nancy Coleman Viola Cook Ellen Cunningham Janice Curry Rita Barreras fulfills her job as librarian. Robert Corti nez Terry Corbin Anthony Cortinez Lawrence Cortinez Darrell Edmunds Kenny Garcia Mona Garcia Rose Garcia Fred Fulton Willie Gallegos Marlene Foster Donald Esquibel Linda Ferrell One way Freshmen show their school spirit is by participation in pep band. 119 Lucy Gomez Gilda Gonzales Kevin Hall Mary Jane Gibson Rosemary Gonzales Lavonne Hansen CLASS Wrestling queen candidate Pam Logan waits to have picture taken. Richard Harris Vicki Hawkins Frosh enjoying first mixer. Tom Jordan Pam Jackson Sandy Kerr Paul Hogue Jeff Holcomb Gene Horak Barbara Horber Sharon Hudnall John Irish ONE TO WATCH Tommy Lewis Pam Logan John McClain John Lockhart Stuart McAdam Ron Lopez FROSH LEARN THE Pat Kipper Christine Montoya Cheryl Miller Andy Medina Randy Moore Charlotte Mitchell Linda Morton Dan Martinez VALUE OF SPIRIT. Ron Martinez Steve Martinez David Miller Randy Moore seems puzzled over an algebra problem. Debbie Riesinger Augustine Remirez Mario Reyes 125 MANY MEMORI Here is a typical science class filled with typical freshmen dressed in typi- cal (?) fashion. Roxanne Smith Richard Smith Terry Smith FROSH LOOK John Sobeck Joyce Solf Janet Bender played the echo in the frosh skit. Terri Snyder Mary Taliaferro James Starbuck Melvin Spencer Jim Turner Bob Stwalley Lionel Valdez Manual Valdez FORWARD TO ’68. At high school one learns to be balanced both men- tally and physically FROSH FOLLOW PACE- Freshmen members of the Trojan track team are off and running. John Irish, Melvin Biggs, Pam Logan, Nancy Coleman, and Patty Lentini are honored on Recog- nition Day. Pam Logan, Frosh Candidate for Santa Fe Trail Day Queen, looks like a true Southern Belle. Pam's fairy godmother prodouced this boat to ride in when the tire on Miss Logan's pony cart went flat during the parade. SETTERS 131 These frightful Indians have adopted a new style of moccasins, commonly called tennis shoes. The class of 70's Santa Fe Trail Day float depicted an Indian raid on settlers. Sophomores Sophomores at class meeting. CLASS OFFICERS President .................... Russ Ward Vice President ............. Pat Etchart Secretary ............ Janice Maruyama Treasurer ............ Carolyn Montoya SOPHOMORE CLASS SPONSORS Miss Franklin, Mrs. Marquez, Mr. Pearson and Mr. Slobko. Class President, Russ Ward. Social And Class Sophomore Marcia Nordell, looking up to Fresh- man Pat Kipper. Gary Baer Marcia Bowman Cliff Barrows Pam Blackburn Mac Calhoon Diana Carpenter Linda Carson Janice Maruyama ,Sophomore Homecoming Queen candidate. Debbie Carter Jean Castro Robert Curry Darrell Dickerson Sophomores David Dillon James Emrie Dale England Pat Etehart 135 Donald Feik Frank Flores Melinda Foster Extracruricular Activities Donna Foulk Kathy Gordon Barbara Hightower Sophomore Activities Harry Huff Lena Hunt Donna Hutson David Hyatt Robin Hyatt Good performance by Pat Etchart. Frank Jones Scot Jones 137 Out Of School Dale Kortz Cece Lent ini Kay Long Loretta McAfee Karen McClain Richard Klett £ flQ — W 0 CeCe Miller Janice Maruyama Tommy Medina Linda Miller Esther Montano Jacque Martenson Daniel Maestas Linda Martinez Voting in class meeting. Pat McCrackin Sophomores Debate Issues Carolyn Montoya David Muniz Marcia Nordell Ron Odell Debbie Gonzales standing in hall before new rules were passed. David Rodriquez Rosie Roybal Nancy Salas Laura Seamor Terry Seat CeCe Stine We’re Tim Stinebeck Boss We're Mike Synder Jerry Tanner Sandra Temple Russ Ward Soph and Lavonne Tomlin I Dominick Weigel Fred Weigel omores- Fine! Out late last night ? ? ? Linda Wilkins Paul Williams the Class of Honor Roll Students SOPH'S AWARD— RECOGNITION DAY Athletes In Line To Receive Pins HONORS RECEIVED IN ACADEMIC STUDIES AND SPORTS r Queen Candidate Linda Carson Class Of 69 Participates In Twirp Week And Floats Along To Santa Fe Trail Day Shotgun Wedding — Soph. Float Legs ?? Juniors - in their we're the JUNIORS, BETTER THAN GREAT! The Junior class officers are looking at the plans for the new hiqh school from which they will graduate first. Carolyn Coffey, President; Gale Schenk, Vice President; Becky Sho- walter, Treasurer; Adrienne Mestas, Secretary. WERE THE CLASS OF 68 v. -i . «urai.5 ¥ Mrs. Sanchez, Mrs. Willburn, Mr. Wallace, Mrs. Hansen and Mr. Bird, the Junior Class sponsors. BETTER MOMENTS Audry Barks Karma Bennett Robert Blackburn Tom Catlin Dwight Alphin Mollie Atkinson Jean Atoman Hope Avila Juniors at a class meeting. Carolyn Coffey Jean Curry PARTICIPATE Grace Diaz Elizabeth Esquibel Pat Estrada Nancy Evans John Foley Ron Firebaugh Those who were eligible to vote because they had paid their dues, voice their opinion in a class meeting. IN CLASS Dan Gordon Janett Hockett Sherri Hopper Ron Hunt Don Hunter Connie Jones Mickey Jordan Dick Jorgenson Sandi Kipper Gary Kerr Their Sophomore year there was the fun of the bicvcle trip to John Martin Dam. the Ranchburger dinner and candy sale, and their royalty. Becky Showalter Y -Teen Queen; Susan Darrah, Miss Hillbilly,, and Mike Dean, who had the best beard on Santa Fe Trail Day. 147 BIG MOMENT FOR Janet Lewis Linda Lockhart Alan Losey Linda Loveless Delores Lucero Greg McAdam Michiel McDermott! Gene Martinez Jim Martinez Adrienne Mestas JUNIORS George Sisneros Carolyn Coffey, Class President, leads class Ron Six meeting. AND LEADERSHI John Smith John Thiessen Robert Trujillo Sally Turner Sam Turner Linda Tyler Erlinda Ubelez Melvin Warren Donnie Samaniego Gale Schenk Jeanette Schmeiser Doug Seamon FTflfii i 151 SHOWED ABILTY QUALITIES Linda Servaes Becky Showalter t Don Roberts Mary Ann Saiz Eloy Salazar Maria Saldana JUNIOR ■ HONOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATIO N Mollie Warren Nita Watts Frank Woods CLASS PIONEER juniors Sponsor “Toby Kwimper (Frank Jones), you are the dumb- est full-grown man who ever drew breath!” (Jennifer Etchart). PIONEER. GO HOME ' sponsored by the Junior Class, is the story of the Kwimpers, who move from New Jersey to a state called Columbiana (Florida). Accidentally, the family gets side- tracked onto a new road not yet open to public travel. When they develop car trouble, the Kwimpers decide not to go on to their first destination but to settle down right off the road. Kwimperville is founded. The action really begins when the Di- rector of Public Improvements arrives de- termined to drive the Kwimpers from the settlement. GO HOME Toby Kwimper.........Frank Jones Pop Kwimper........Forrest Martin South Orange Kwimper. Karen Woods Morristown Kwimper..Connie Jones Holly Smith..............Jennifer Etchart Miss Claypoole.......Judi Nelson H. Arthur King.....Dick Jorgenson Queen Bee..........Mary Sanchez Blackie............Greg McAdam Carmine....................... Larry Mitchell Al...................... David Kerr Mr. Brown...............Gale Schenk Mrs. Brown..........Jacque Martenson Sheriff................. Gary Kerr Tax Collector...........John Folley Extras. .. .Grace Diaz, Peg Cloutman Prop Girls..........Marcia Bowman Patty Lentini Directed by Miss Janie Irvin and Miss Jan Perry Student Director................Janet Willburn 1967 PROM WELCOME: Carolyn Coffey RESPONSE: Barbara Harriman ADDRESS: Harry Allen, Superintendant PARADISE ISLE. The hula, done by Miss Jan Perry and Karen Woods... “Stranger in Paradise” sung by the Choir PRRAClS ISLE MEMORIES E M 0 R 1 E S T H A T LINGER Decorating for the PROM RE FRESHMENTS 1966-67 started off with a “bang.” The seniors finally won first place on their homecoming float, and their can- didate for queen, Judi Nelson, won. The worst windstorm of the year al- most ruined the homecoming festivi- ties. It blew all the floats to pieces, and none were able to be displayed that night at the game. As the last strains of the gradua- tion march drifted out into the fresh spring air so ended the Class of 67’s high school career. These seniors ex- perienced mixed emotions that gradua- tion night, some were overjoyed with the thought of “At least we’re out.” Some did not know whether to cry or laugh, others did neither and just won- dered “What will happen now?” Some did cry, those who truly cherished their friendships and their high school mem- ories. These students will vividly re- member everything experienced by this last class to graduate from the old LAHS. As freshmen no one will ever for-l Iget the disappointment of failing to capture first place on the classes first Ihomecoming float. The class produced Ian immense bonfire that year, the larg- lest anyone had ever seen. All through I the school year 1963-64 the class of ’67 Idid its best at everything and never lost [that feeling of wonder that is found in levery freshman class. 161 Wonder changed to a combination of confidence and confusion during the| sophomore year. Over two hundred dollars was made at the Spanish dinner, the greatest money making project so far for the ’67ers. g N o� s Class of '67 officers view past Senior pictures: President Mike Halladay, Treasurer Mary Jordan, Secretary Barbara Harriman, Vice President Kent Feldman. Seniors Show SENIOR CLASS OFFICER SPONSORS Seniors concentrate on choosing class motto. Miss Jan Perry Lawrence Sena Miss Jane Trogdon Not pictured: Jim Deatherage Carl Dickerson Hallie Raines Leadership . 163 Manuei Avila Richard Avila Raymond Barreras Wayne Bender Larry Bourne Farewell to the Tom Calhoon Paul Carson Stanley Clark Old LA ... Carlos Earl Karen Edmunds Mary Anne Estrada Linda Harman Class of 967 Velma Gallegos Cippy Garcia Senior class reenacts the student body at the Home Peggy Gardner Joe Gonzales A1jce Greve Sande Hall Mike Halladay Shows School Spirit. coming Pep Assembly. Joe Horak Willie Houston Steve Ingram Mary Jordan David Kerr Lenda Long Graduation Requires John Lopez Vickie Malone Robert Malouff Ted Malouff Forrest Martin Hand Work. Allen Montoya Mary Ellen Montoya Tony Montoya 169 library during their free hour. Jim Muniz Bill Myers AU Lynda O’Neil Charles Phillips Tom Pryor Mike Namura Judi Nelson Judi Nelson, Homecomir being presented to Troja Daniel Rodriquez Gloria Ronquillo Jerry Saiz Homecoming Honors. lueen for 1967, smiles radiantly after iotball fans. Cheryl Sampson 171 Larry Schaeffer Wayne Seat Mike Six George Smith Kathy Smith Pat Smith FINISHED, YET Jeff Solf Cathy Stine Linda Stuart Mike Taylor Floyd Temple The Senior Class ring reflects the excellent taste of the 67’ers for beauty and style. Jim Terboss Louis Torrez Nancy Turner Susan Watkins Karen Woods BEGINNING Manuel Trujillo Ron Tull Janet Willburn Randy Wilson Gloria Velasquez SENIOR HeAtJ ook i n y Mary Foster Tony Montoya -M o j t c4 t h I e t i c Dan Rodriquez Sweetest Sue Morgan P P O M M£JiOPJP£ This is really serious! r Carolyn Coffey presents crown and sceptar to Prom King and Queen, Jim H ' % Terboss and Susie Morgan. HK|1 Fun, Fun, Fun! Anyone for a Troll? The Las Animas High School, threat- ened by loss of extra iHirricular “frills,’ set out to show their value by a bang-up presentation of a play. The young and perhaps too serious coach does strange things with thecasting, albeit for noble reasons. The self-styled glamour girl finds herself cast as a scrub woman, tomboy Peppy j s givey the role of a grandmother, and John, interested oniy in designing chicken hdtfflesyOs cast as the hero. Even Kitty who is to play the heroine’s part, is unhappy. In the play she is required ty kiss the hero, and her father is running for the School Board on a “non smooching” platform. Mr. Byrd discovers the smell of grease paint, underfooi who hat reporter NERO earsals l everyone ihool prin- ings, the the coach, ibers who just how way a Stlonable the play Opening night proc sss in which the s a resounding effects man, ool principal he and prompter, play leading roles. The curtain falls as the coach keeps her job and Herman and John’s chicken house is proclaimed a suc- cess. Kitty gets a hamburger, and the school keeps its “frills.” 179 “I know he is, Peggy, and I guess I should have taken him out.” CAST Jerry........................David Constancio Jim ...................Gary Baer Joe ............... Larry Schaffer Bob...............Calvin Ormiston Jean..........................Patty Lentini Kitty................Melinda Foster Kathryn..............Jolene Bogner Gertrude.......................Cece Lentini Peggy .............. Pam Blackburn Marilyn ............Bobbe Walker Eugene.................Mike Rose Harold..................Frank Jones Helen Jacque Martenson John................Danny Gordon Miss Smith...................Connie Jones Mr. Wheat...........Mr. Gary Bird Mr. Change......................Tim Asbury Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Alice Deatherage Mrs. Witt...........Mrs. Sally Vela Mrs. Gabb.........Mrs. Helen Carr Jonesy..............Mike Halladay Smithy.................J. C. Rebel Mr. Swell........... Frank Wallace “Oh, shut up John! Can't you see you're driving her crazy?” Sc4AV C 9£ T r a il 3 £ JU M o n ey - na h er Mrs. Marquez. Judy Akin and Joann Miles offer Service with a Smile. 9 or Mary Foster and Lynda O’Neil serve a western gentleman a “heapin’ helpin’.” Ray Moore, former manager of .J C. P nicy’s, looks on as Lolly Tanner digs deep into a pot full of Ranchburger Go op! The Otero Savings and Loan award presented by Merle Carpenter, president, is received by Mary Ellen Montoya. Mrs. Willburn presents the A. A. U. W. award to Karen Woods. Mr. Pearson presents the Science award to Tim Asbury and Mr. Hale shakes Larry Schaffer’s hand for winning the Math Award. Karen Woods receives the Betty Crocker Homemaker award, presented by Laura Franklin. Cheryl Sampson was awarded the top band honor, the Arion Award, presented by Mel Davy. Six Senior girls maintained an honor roll average throughout the year: Karen Woods, JoAnn Miles, Vicki Hollandsworth, Mary Ellen Montoya, Lynda O’Neil and Cheryl Sampson. HIGHEST HONOR AT LAHS AWARDED Mary Ellen Montoya and Mike Halladay Service . . . Scholarship . . . Character . . . Mr. Bryning congratulates Mary Ellen at the Awards Day Assembly. I Outstanding - Leadership . . . Two days on a dude ranch above Manitou Springs, a chance to relax a few days after graduation and enough fun to remember for a long time . . . seniors a-go-go Kent Feldman and George Smith. CHOW TIME Mrs. Riggs pins a rose on Tom Calnoon. Mary Ellen Montoya studies a program. Joe Horak looks at his feet, and newly married Ron Tull twists the ring on his finger as they all wait for the sounds of the band, the signal to begin. The top two Juniors, Carolyn Coffey and Pat Miller, lead the processional. HONORED: Honor Grads in the upper 10 per cent of their class: Karen Woods, Janet Willburn, Patsy Smith, Cheryl Sampson, Mary Ellen Montoya, Ted Malouff, Victoria Hollandsworth, Mike Halladay and Sande Hall. Joann Miles receives a handshake from Mr. Bruegel as he changes her tas- Asbury to Carolyn Coffey and Pat Miller. left but the shouting and a lot of memories, the boxes is their last job as senior sponsors. SENIOR ACTIVITIES AKIN, LINDA: Band 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. APODACA. JUDY: F. H. A. 3; Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 3. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. ASBURY, TIM: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 2; A-Club 4; Annual Staff 1, 2; Sophomore Class Vice President; Inter- national Relations Club 1, 2; Vice Presi- dent 3; President 4; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Senior Play 4; Boys’ State 3; Science Award. AVILA. MANUEL: Annual Staff 3, 4; Annual King 4; Spanish Club 3; Drama Club. AVILA, RICHARD: Freshman Cass President; A Club 3; D. E. Club 4. BARRERAS, RAY: Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. BENDER, WAYNE: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3; A Club 3. 4; Junior Class Treasurer; F. F. A. 3, 4; Latin Cub 1, 2. BOURNE, LARRY: Annual Staff 4; F. F. A. 2. 3; Trojan Spirit 4. CALHOON, TOM: Football 1, 2; Base- ball 2; Annual Staff 4; D. E. Club 4; Trojan Spirit 4. CARSON, PAUL: Football 1, 2, 3; Most valuable lineman 4; All State Hon- orable Mention 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; A Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Trojan Spirit 4. CORDOVA, AMELIA: F. H. A. 1, 2 Secretary 3; Latin Club 1, Spanish 2, 3. CUNNINGHAM, TRUDY: National Honor Society 4; Pep Club 1; Treasurer 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. DICKERSON, CARL: Track 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4. DIMMIT, NICKI: Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. DODSON, JEANNE: Montana 1; Pep Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Trojan Spirit 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Librarian 4; Chorus 2, 3. EARL. CARLOS: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3; F. F. A. 1, 2; Reporter 3, 4; Key Cub 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Rodeo Club 3, 4, State Farmer 3 EDMUNDS, KAREN: F. H. A. 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3. ESTRADA, MARY ANN: F. H. A. Treasuerr 2; Parliamentarian 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Letter Girl 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4. ETCH ART, JENNIFER: Football cheer leader 3. 4; Basketball cheer lead- er 3, 4; Band 1, Secretary 2, 3, 4; FTA Vice President 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Council 2; Secretary 4; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Junior sponsored play 4; Best Sport of Senior Favorites. FAUS. REBA: Pep Club 1. 2, 3; Y- Teens 2, 3. FELDMAN, KENT:. Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 2, 3; A Club 3, 4; Senior Class Vice Pre- sident: International Relations Club 3, 4: Key Cub 3; President 4; Latin Club 1; Student Council 4. FOSTER, MARY: Basketball cheer leader 1, 2, 3; Football cheer leader 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Court warming Queen 4; Best Looking, B P. W. Award. GALLEGOS, CHARLENE: F. H. A. 4; Spanish Cub 2,3. GALLEGOS. VELMA: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Spanish Cub 3, 4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Drama Club 3. GARCIA, CIPRIANO: Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3. GARDNER, PEGGY: F. T. A. 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Drama Club HOLLANDSWORTH, VICKI: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2; Y-Teens 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Shorthand Club 4. HORAK, JOE: Football 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball 1. 2, 4; Track 1, 2; Freshman Class Vice President; Sophomore Class Presi- dent; International Relations Cub 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 1, 3, President 4; Drama Cub 3, 4; Junior play 3; Senior play 4; Most Service. INGRAM, STEVE: Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Track 3; A Club 3. 4; D. E. Cub 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 3, 4. JORDAN. MARY: Annual Staff 3, 4; Senior Class Treasurer; F. F. A. 1; Secretary 2. 3; President 4; Latin Club 3; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Trojan Spirit 4; Y- Teens 1, 2. 3. 4; Librarian 2, 3; Drama Club 3, 4. LONG. LENDA: Wrestling Cheer Leader 2; Football Cheer Leader 3; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3; Home- coming Queen 2. KERR. DAVID: Football 1. 3; Wrest- ling 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 4; Rodeo Club 3, 4. LOPEZ, JOHN: Football 1. 2; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Cub 3. 4. GONZALES, JOE: Track 3; Wrestling 3; Spanish Club 3. GREVE, ALICE: Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; F. T. A. 3; Latin Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Secretary 3, 4; Letter girl 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council Treas- urer 4; Trojan Spirit 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4. HALL. SANDE: Annual Staff 3; Foot- ball Cheer Leader 3; Basketball Cheer Leader 3, 4; Letter Girl 4; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Homecom- ing Queen candidate 1; Office girl 2, 3, 4; Girls State 3; Best Dressed. HALLADAY, MIKE: Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Golf 1; A Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Class President; D. E. Club 4; District and State Vice Pre- sident; International Relations Club 2. 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3; Vice President 4; Spanish Club 2. 3; Student Council 2, 3; Trojan Spirit 1; Assistant editor 2; Drama Club, 3, 4; Junior play 3; Boys State 3; Mr. Trojan 4; Most Likely to Succeed; Model U. N. Award; A Award. HARMAN, LINDA: Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 3; Y-Teens 2. HARRIMAN, BARBARA: Annual Staff Assistant editor 3; Senior Class Secretary; D. E. Club Secretary 4; Band Junior representative 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Vice President 3; Pep Club 1; Secre- tary 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Letter girl 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 3; Trojan Spirit 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3; Drama Club 3; Girls State 3. MALONE. VICKI: Texas 1. 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Letter girl 4; Y-Teens 4; Drama Club 3. MALOUFF, ROBERT: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Wrest- ling 2; A Club 3. 4; D. E. Club 4; Band 1, 2; International Relations Club 4; Key Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3. MALOUFF, TED: Basketball 1, 2; Golf 1; Freshman Class Secretary; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Band 1, 2; Vice President 3, 4; International Rela- tions Club 2. 3; Treasurer 4; Latin Club 3; Student Council 3; Most Intellectural. MARTIN, FORREST: Junior Class Play 4. MILES, JOANN: National Honor So- ciety 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1; Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Short- hand Club 4. MILLER, CRYSTLE: Pep Club 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Short- hand Club 4. MILLER. SANDRA: Annual Staff 4; Spanish Club 4; Trojan Spirit 4; Y- Teens 1; Chorus 3. MONTOYA, ALLEN: Wrestling 1, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Tro- jan Spirit 4; 2nd place District Wrest- ler 4. MONTOYA, MARY ELLEN: Junior Class.Secretary; D. E. Club 3; F. H. A. Vice President 2; President 3; State Public Relations Chairman 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter girl 4; Student Council 2; Y- Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. R. Good Citizen Award; A Award; Otero Savings and Loan Award. MONTOYA, TONY: Football 2; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, Most Valuable Player 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; A Club 2, 3; Vice President 4; Annual Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 4; Trojan Spirit 4; Kester Award; Best Looking. MOODY, MARY: D. E. Club Publicity Director 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club Treasurer 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Shorthand Club 4. MOORE, DAVID: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3 (manager) 4; A Club 4; F. T. A. 3; International Relations Gub 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Drama Club 4; Best Sport. MORGAN, SUE: Annual Staff 3; Freshman Class Treasurer; Football Cheer Leader 3, 4; Basketball Cheer Leader 2, 3. 4; F. T. A. 2; Vice Presi- dent 3, 4; Latin 1, 2; National Honor Society 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3; Girls State Alternate 3; Santa Fe Trail Day Queen candidate 1; Sweet- est. MUNIZ. JAMES: Track 2, 3; D. E. Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Shutters 4. MYERS, BILL: Baseball manager 1, 2; Wrestling 2; Annual Staff 4; Trojan Spirit 4. NAMURA, MIKE: Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Latin Club 1. NELSON, JUDI: Annual Staff 1, 2; Class Editor 3, 4; Football Cheer Lead- er 3, 4; Basketball Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 3; Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Span- ish Club 3; Student Council 4; Trojan Spirit 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3; Vice President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Most Popular. O’NEIL, LYNDA: D. E. Club Vice President 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Trojan Spirit 4; Y-Teens 1, 3, 4; Shorthand Club 3, 4. PHILLIPS, CHARLES: Football 1, manager 3, 4; Wrestling 2; A Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4. PRYOR, TOM: Football 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; A Club 1, 2. RODRIQUEZ, DANIEL: Football 2; Most Valuable Back 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; A Gub 2, 3; Presi- dent 4; Annual Staff 4; D. E. Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Trojan Spirit 4.. RONQUILLO. GLORIA: Spanish Club Treasurer 4; F. H. A. 3; Y-Teens 3, 4. SAIZ, JERRY: Best Dressed. SAMPSON, CHERYL: Annual Staff 3; Football Cheer Leader 4; Basketball Cheer Leader 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Presi- dent 4; F. T. A. Treasurer 2, 3; Inter- national Relations Gub 2, 3, 4; Latin Gub 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Treasurer 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Gub 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Homecom- ing Queen 4; Most Likely to Succeed. SANCHEZ, MARY: Latin Gub 1, 3; Pep Club 1, 3; Spanish Club 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; D. E. Club 4. SCHAFFER, LARRY: Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3; A Gub 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Math Award 4. SEAT, WAYNE: Track 1; F. F. A. 1, 2; Parliamentarian 3, 4. SIX MICHAEL: Football 1, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2; Reporter 3, Secretary 4. SMITH, GEORGE: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, Most Valuable Wrestler 4; A Club 4. SMITH KATHLEEN: D. E. Gub 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Secretary 3; Pep Gub 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Typing Award. SMITH, PAT: Annual Staff Business Manager 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 2; Treasurer 3, 4; Latin Club 1, Secre- tary 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Trojan Spirit 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Li- brarian 4. SOLF. JEFFREY: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; All State Honorable Mention 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; A Club 3, 4; Student Council Vice President 4. STINE, CATHY: F. H. A. 2; Pep Gub 1; Y-Teens 1. STUART. LINDA: D. E. Gub 4; Latin Club 1. TANNER, DOLORES: Wrestling Cheer Leader 3. 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Y-Teens 3, 4. TAYLOR, MIKE: Latin Club 1; D. E. Club President 4. TEMPLE FLOYD: Annual Staff 4; Trojan Spirit 4. TERBOSS, JIM: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; District Wrestling Champion 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2. Treasurer 3; President 4; Band 1, 2. TORREZ. LOUIS: Football 4; Wrest- ling 1. TULL, RON: A Club 3; Basketball Manager 1, 2; D. E. Club Treasurer 4. TURNER, NANCY: D. E. Gub 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Shorthand Club 4. VELASQUEZ, GLORIA: Wrestling Cheer Leeader 3, 4; F. H. A. Secretary 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Y- Teens 4. WALKER, BOBBE: F. T. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Sen- ior Play 3, 4. WATKINS, SUSAN: Annual Staff 1, Assistant Editor 2, Editor 3, Senior Editor 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Senior Repre- sentative 4; International Relations Gub 4; Latin Gub 1, 2, 3; Pep Gub 1, 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Trojan Spirit 2, 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Gub 3; Quill and Scroll 3, President 4; Annual Queen 4; Wittiest. WILLBURN, JANET: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T A. Treasurer 1, 2, Secretary 3, 4; Latin Gub 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, President 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Tro- jan Spirit 2, 3, Editor 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Drama Gub 1, 2, 3. WILSON. RANDY: Wrestling 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. WOODS, KAREN: Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter girl 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, Secretary 3, 4; Latin Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Trojan Spirit 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Drama Gub 3, 4; Jun- ior Play 4; Quill and Scroll 3, Treas- urer 4; Court Warming Queen candidate 3; Betty Crocker Award 4; A. A. U. W. Award 4; Most Intellectual. As you can see. our last year in the “old LAHS” was filled with many activities. Activi- ties make memories. We on the ’67 Trojan staff hope you can relive these memories with each turn of a page. Next year the “old LAHS ■ will be forgotten. Although we H will spend the first few months H in the old building, our hearts H will be anticipating the happen- H ings in our new school. Our H minds will be asking what our H new class rooms will be like and H what the outcome of our sports H activities will be in the new I 191 gymnasium. H This year’s Seniors will never experience high school life in the “new LAHS.” Moreover, the “old LAHS” will be even dearer to their hearts than to any other class. They were the last graduating class of the “old Las Animas High School.” TROJAN 1 BOOSTERS Gambles Las Animas Airport Senior Citizens Mas Texaco Stough’s Dr. D. P. Cover Thaxton’s Powell-Griffy Mortuary J. and M. Trucking Las Animas Transfer Showalter Grain Seamon’s Shoe Shop L. A. Printing First National Bank Jenkins Motors Ben Franklin Store Beauty Bar Neill’s Drive In Jack Grasmick Frank’s L. P. Service L. A. Bowl KBZZ L. A. Oil Co. Kester’s Chevrolet Tastee Freeze Palace Hotel Bent County Democrat J S Radio-TV Help Yourself Laundry Montgomery Ward Phillips 66 Bob’s Standard Simplot Soil Builders Citizens Utilities Dillon Hayes Marge’s Beauty Shop Calico Cat Marnell’s Beauty Shop Nelson’s Feed Showalter Grain Foulk’s Taxi A W Root Beer Gholson’s Dairy Ratzlaff’s Washateria H. B. Hardware Kiwanis Club L. A. Lumber Bent County Motor Gardner Lumber Ron’s Barber Shop Palace Hotel Ritz Theatre Cliffs A. G. Malcolm Crays Flinn’s Welding C. P. Bryant Agency Flinn Ads Dan’s Trading Center The 1967 Trojan Staff would like to express their appreciation to the preceeding businesses for their help. Without their support many worthwhile school activities would not be possible. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSMEN.